Thomas played a limited role in Week 16 against the Falcons, catching just two passes for 24 yards, before injuring his ribs and leaving the game.

He finishes the year with 45 carries for 222 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

Saints list Armstead, Hicks, Sanford questionable for Week 16

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/19/14) Saints tackle Terron Armstead (neck), defensive end Akiem Hicks (ankle) and safety Jamarca Sanford (hamstring) were unable to practice Friday and were all ruled questionable for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

New Orleans remains a 6 1/2-point favorite at home against the Falcons.

OLB Junior Galette among Saints cleared for MNF

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(12/15/14) The Saints' top pass rusher, outside linebacker Junior Galette, is active for Monday's game at Chicago after being listed as questionable with a neck injury. Galette leads the team with seven sacks.

Akiem Hicks ready to break out

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(4/30/14) Saints defensive end Akiem Hicks is poised for a breakout season, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Hicks (6-5, 324) recorded 4.5 sacks and 56 tackles in his first full year as a starter.

"Akiem is a monster," fellow defensive end Cameron Jordan told the paper. "That dude is a monster."